Have you ever met someone that doesn't like music? I didn't think so. Whether it be rock, rap, country, bluegrass or even that screaming stuff I think they call Emo, we all love it. Music serves a number of functions. It can help us smile during our worst days or make us laugh or cry with one verse or tune. Anytime I've had a bad day I put on some 2pac, Phil Collins, or Rod Stewart and everything goes away. The power of music truly is unbelievable.
Music takes us back to moments in life and places we've been. It reminds us of former boyfriends and girlfriends. Anyone who has been in a relationship has 1 or 2 songs they will always associate with that person. It takes us back to seemingly meaningless moments in time that are made meaningful by one song. In truth, it hits the soul. Music can also bring people together like few other things in life can. It can pump us up for a big game, or mellow us out after a day at work. We laugh, we cry, we sing along.
I still remember listening to "Learning to Fly" on my way to college graduation. I still remember the songs I listened to during the best and worst times of former relationships. Whenever I hear oldies I think back to the days playing Parcheesee with my dad when I was a kid. I still remember the first time I heard 2pac and where I was. In short, music makes us remember, and in the end that is what life is all about.
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